Technics SL-1360 Exc. Play 1-6 LPs  NEW Cart+PCOCC W/Access. box, All SPINDLES

Description

Technics SL-1360 in Excellent condition. Play 1-6LPs using single play (45RPM or 33.33RPM) or multi-play spindle for both 33.33RPM and 45RPM included/installed from accessories box included. Stunning! NEW, Highly-Rated "The Vessel"Cartridge, NEW PCOCC wiring installed in Technics head-shell.
Condition is "Seller refurbished".
I have restored a dozen or so Technics SL-1350,SL-1360, and SL-1650 turntables and I do not place them for sale until I have corrected any and all mechanical issues and visual issues, though the visual issues corrected are contingent on the original condition when I obtained them.
For all of the turntables restored, I remove old grease and replace with more stable white lithium grease, and add fresh silicone oil to the cueing hub and new lubricating oil to the motor shaft.
I have never needed any new parts in the restored turntables I have sold, unless they were damaged or improperly stored by the previous user.
With appropriate care, Technics turntables are quality-built to last many more years with minimal servicing and no parts replacement required.
The turntable cover included has been hand-buffed several times with Autosol Metal Polish and Sonax Perfect Finish to remove light scratches and swirls and to lessen any medium scratches to the extent possible without damaging the original cover.
I do not sell cracked, broken or chipped covers.
The result is a very clear cover with any remaining small scratches only noticeable up close.
NOTE - the cartridge in the first picture is THE VESSEL, the NEW cartridge included in the sale.  The cartridge in all other pictures is NOT INCLUDED - This cartridge was used in testing and refurbishing procedures.
Items included:
* Technics SL-1360 turntable, complete.  Voltage switch built-in for all-world use.
* Technics SL-1360 cover, with cover brackets installed
* Technics SL-1360 turntable accessories box (some items installed or included below.  There are no duplicates of headshells, spindles, Etc. in the box)
* Technics SL-1360 headshell
* Technics SL-1360 multi-play 33 1/3 spindle
* Technics SL-1360 single-play 33 1/3 spindle
* Technics SL-1360 multi-play 45 spindle
* Technics SL-1360 compatible (Dual) single-play 45 adaptor
* Technics SL-1350/1360 User Manual (PDF copy)
* Technics SL-1350/1360 Service Manual (PDF copy)
* Technics Cartridge alignment tool
* NEW "The Vessel" cartridge (LPGears branded) A3SE
* New cartridge wires - gold-plated connectors and oxygen-free copper
This Technics SL-1360 is a servo-controlled, direct drive turntable, using a ultra low speed brushless DC motor, in Excellent condition,mechanically and visually. The unit is very sturdy at 20.7 lbs (9.4kg.).
The items have been securely packaged and are ready for immediate, discounted-rate, UPS or FedEx shipping. Only actual shipping charge will be added to the purchase price. A 60-day money back guarantee is included (buyer pays for return shipping).
The SL-1350 (black) and SL-1360 (silver) were produced in 75-76 and compare closely to the SL-1200 produced at the same time and with which they share a number of operational features.
From the Technics documentation (https://vintagetechnics.audio/turntables.php):
Both have Servo-controlled direct drive systems.
New condition specifications in 75-76: (a) Wow & Flutter for the 1200 was 0.03%; for the 1350 0.04% (b) Speed variation (at 33.33 rpm) for both was 0.01% (c) Rumble (the higher; the better)was the same (70).
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From Technics brochure: "...... until now, high performance Direct Drive turntables were either manual or single play automatics and it was prevalently thought that record changers had to have comparatively inferior operating characteristics.
"In our continuing efforts to meet the ever varying needs of serious audiophiles we have met this problem in an unordinary manner. Technics has combined the inherent superior operating characteristics of a direct drive motor with a precisely engineered multi disc changing mechanism.
"The result is an innovative, automatic changer/turntable with wow/flutter and rumble figures which compare favorably with the finest....turntables.”
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All functions are 100% operable. The ninth picture shows the recent report (6/21/2021) from the iPhone App "RPM" which indicates the 33.33 speed of the turntable shown as accurate within 0.01% (33.34 vs 33.33 RPM) and wow and flutter measured at 0.13%. The tenth picture shows the recent report (6/21/2021) from the iPhone App "RPM" which indicates the 45 speed of the turntable shown as accurate within 0.13% (45.06 vs 45 RPM) and wow and flutter measured at 0.11%.  All speed differences are considered as undetectable to the listener, and comparable to much more costly turntables. Gear oil was added to the spindle and silicone oil (300,000) was added to the cue control tub. The IC circuit is in excellent condition after lubricant (DeoxIT F5) was applied to pots and connections. The unit operates at 33 1/3 and 45 speeds, on speed per the strobe light.
The unit has been used inside a smoke-free home and has been thoroughly tested and reconditioned, as necessary, recently before this listing. Further pre-sale checklist items are as follows:
_Y_ (1) Auto start/stop, and set-down groove set properly.
_Y_ (2) Auto return at end of record and shut-off.
_Y_ (3) Single play functional using start switch or in manual
_Y_ (4) Multi- play for up to (6) 33 1/3 RPM records functional using start switch
_Y_ (5) Strobe light functional and shows steady speed
_Y_ (6) Anti-skating controls functional
_Y_ (7) Cue control works with slow descend of tonearm and tonearm rest/lock present
_Y_ (8) Technics brand head shell present and functional
_Y_ (9) Cartridge present and either NEW or with usable stylus (NEW “The Vessel” cartridge installed on Technics headshell using NEW PCOCC wiring in headshell.
_Y_ (10) Multi- play for up to (6) 45 RPM records functional using start switch
_Y_ (11) All four Technics legs present
_Y_ (12) Turntable surfaces cleaned and polished (Maguiar's Plastx and Autosol Metal Polish)
_Y_ (13) Cover present, Technics brand (used, highly polished plastic)
_Y_ (14) All cords present, functional, and not spliced.
RCA end plugs and tonearm points were highly polished to enable purest sound transmission.
(See closeup picture of turntable back)
_Y_ (15) Tonearm height adjusted for proper play, including multi-play of 6 records
The cartridge is
THE VESSEL A3SE CARTRIDGE and is NEW/UNUSED.
The cartridge was purchased from the sole-source – LPGear which sells it retail for .
I purchased 10 cartridges, in a bulk order on August 21, 2020, for installation on refurbished turntables.
See copy of invoice in pictures.
Their online description is as follows:
The creative brief for The Vessel™ cartridge series is simple: "Allow the artist to express his music with its amalgam of contradiction as it elevates and transcends with the natural and artificial interpretation of the human art."
The Vessel A3SE is a wonderfully disruptive cartridge. Its generous, organic and natural Full Spectra Sound complements any type of music on your list (see footnotes on their website). The beautiful, natural tonal balance, richly harmonic presentation and spatial resolution convey sentience™ — the human element,tension and energy beyond hearing, beyond listening ensconced in the grooves of your vinyl. It's more than just the sound, The Vessel cartridge communicates the emotional content in the groove. You'll hear it, you'll feel it and experience it. The A3SE features a beautifully-made Super Elliptical diamond and uprated parts and materials handcrafted in Japan. Upgrading is as simple as swapping the stylus.
The Vessel A3SE Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving Magnet
- Frequency range: 20-25,000 Hz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz: 3.0 mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: <1.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 22dB
- Dynamic compliance (100Hz): 8 × 10
8
cm/dyne
- Tracking ability at 2.0g : 60 µm
- Cantilever: Special type aluminum pipe
- Stylus type: Super elliptical
- Stylus tip radius: 7.6µm × 15.5µm
- Tracking force: 2.0 g
- Internal impedance @ 1kHz: 670 ohms
- Internal inductance: 270 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
- Recommended load capacitance: 100-300pF
- Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black/Gold/Sky Blue
- Weight: 6.0 g
- Stylus replacement: A3SE stylus
Partial reviews from the LPGear website:
The 2017 Sound Advice Product of the Year
- Don Lindich, SoundAdvice syndicated newspaper column and website
"LP Gear's The Vessel A3SE cartridge is an absolute world-beater at .To say I was wowed is a huge understatement, and I very clearly preferred The Vessel A3SE to a lot of 0 cartridges I have tried before. The presentation is slightly forward in perspective, with sound that is silky-smooth, rich,clean, precise and detailed, with beautiful tonality from deepest bass to highest treble. The superlatives just flow when describing it, just as beautiful music flows from this exceptional cartridge."
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"I have this cart on my KAB modified SL1200 M5G and it sounds amazing fora . In fact, I no longer listen to my AT-OC9ML/II. I run this through a Schitt Mani with a Swagman PSU. I'm keen to try the model with the ruby cantilever and microline stylus who some claim beats out a 2M Black.
2
"Experiencing the Vessel A3SE and its performance at the price is probably the most shocking experience I have had in 15 years of reviewing audio. There is a complete line of The Vessel cartridges and they can also be upgraded by changing the stylus, so it can grow with you when you upgrade to a new turntable. Given how great the A3SE sounds, I can only imagine what the more expensive models are like!"
3
"The A3SE is incredible for . If I heard this and was told 0, I'd believe it."
4
"Once again, I don't stop listening to my dear old vinyls (and I've got many 100s). The quality of sound with this cartridge is UNSURMOUNTED! (That is not English, is it?). Anyway, you catch my drift. I am 62 and have been through more than a few record players in my life, but this is "unheard of"(sorry for the silly pun). In short: WOW!"
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I will be happy to answer any questions you have before or after the sale.  A user manual is included to help in setting up the turntable.  I can send you a PDF address to download a copy before you buy, if preferred.  I also offer the buyer free assistance by phone (you pay any calling charges) in the setup of the turntable after shipment and encourage you to accept my assistance to make sure you will get the most out of this outstanding turntable.